Mrs. Nixon and I share the sorrow of millions of Americans at the death of Louis Armstrong. One of the architects of an American art form, a free and individual spirit, and an artist of worldwide fame, his great talents and magnificent spirit added richness and pleasure to all our lives.

Peace is a great goal, but it is not a panacea. Neither is material wealth.

There is no such thing as a nonpolitical speech by a politician.

Why would anyone want to be President today? The answer is not one of glory, or fame; today the burdens of the office outweigh its privileges. Its not because the Presidency offers a chance to be somebody, but because it offers a chance to do something.

Let us remember that the main purpose of American aid is not to help other nations, but to help ourselves.

You've got to learn to survive a defeat. That's when you develop character.

Let us build bridges, my friends, build bridges to human dignity across that gulf that separates black America from white America.